VMZINC ASIA - The sustainable architectural metal...• Interior decoration VMZINC ®: almost 200...
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VMZINC® The sustainable architectural metal
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A long-standing tradition
A broad range of VMZINC products for building applications
VMZINC has developed a large range of rolled products (sheets and coils) and transformed
products. This extensive range of products and systems reflects our wealth of professional and
practical experience and the variety of climates and standards that VMZINC® is designed to
meet worldwide.
VMZINC products and systems can be divided into four main areas of application:
• Facade
• Roofing
• Ornamentation
• Interior decoration
VMZINC®: almost 200 years of history
In Greece and Egypt, the use of zinc since Antiquity has been proven with the discovery of
jewellery and funeral urns.
1830: After developing an original production process, an imperial decree was granted
to Jean-Jacques Dony to mine the zinc ore deposit at La Vieille Montagne, near
Liège, in Belgium. The “Société des Mines et Fonderies de Zinc de la Vieille
Montagne” was created in 1837.
1853: The “Compagnie Royale Asturienne des Mines” was founded.
1922: First electrolysis in Viviez.
1980: Development of roofing and cladding systems and service offers.
1987: The “Compagnie Royale Asturienne des Mines” and “Vieille Montagne” merge to
become “Vieille Montagne France”.
1993: “Vieille Montagne France” joins the Union Minière group and creates the brand name
VMZINC in 1994.
2001: Union Minière group becomes Umicore group.
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Remarkable benefits
Natural Expression
Natural Protection
The warm grey expression of zinc undoubtedly explains why it is
chosen to be used in elegant and exceptional architecture. In fact, this
expression results from the natural reaction between the zinc surface
and the atmosphere. We call this grey layer Patina.
With the addition of mineral pigments to the pre-weathering process
of zinc, colored zinc are available. Contrary to the paint coating on
other metals, the natural texture of pre-weathered zinc is preserved.
Patina not only contributes to the extraordinary appearance of zinc but
also protects the zinc from further corrosion and acidity. This brings
natural protection to zinc.
Durable: life span of 70-100 years
VMZINC is an exceptionally durable material with natural corrosion
resistant property. Newly rolled zinc develops a patina on the surface
when it is exposed to the atmosphere. This patina slows down further
zinc corrosion.
Low maintenance
VMZINC is a low maintenance material. There is no need for a protec-
tive coating, such as paint or varnish to be applied. Zinc continues to
develop patina throughout its life and will self-repair imperfections
and scratches.
AestheticsVMZINC offers a wide range of distinctive and original surface aspects.
This warm, luminous, highly expressive material responds freely to
the play of light, its colours shifting to reflect the changing hues of
the sky.
Because of its natural, semi-mat and mineral aspect it lends itself
to the creation of an often original but always happy marriage with
other materials: wood, brick, cement, glass, etc.
Non-toxicZinc is a non-toxic material which broadly exists in nature. As an es-
sential trace element, zinc is also vital to biological equilibrium and
growth.
Protecting ore reserves
Zinc is potentially 100% recyclable. Together with its self-protecting
principle, the life span of rolled zinc is exceptionally long. For these
reasons, using VMZINC contributes to limiting the consumption of ore
reserves.
Lower energy consumptionFor metals used in building, such as copper, aluminium or stainless
steel, the amount of energy required to manufacture rolled zinc prod-
ucts from ore is the lowest in the market. This contributes to the re-
duction of greenhouse gases and the protection of energy resources.
Clean InstallationRolled zinc installation is quick and pollution-free as it generates
very little scrap and waste. Pollution factors on the building site are
limited.
MalleabilityArchitects have unlimited creativity which can be perfectly expressed
with VMZINC. The material is applied in strips and can therefore adopt
any shape. It can be bent to fit curves with low radiuses and form
complex shapes which are difficult to realize with other materials.
Zinc resolves a large number of design issues and allows interesting
treatments of corners and angles. Architects appreciate this versatility
which allows them great freedom of expression in designing the roof
and facade of a building.
A variety of supporting systemsZinc allows a varied range of construction layouts and the manage-
ment of complex details that are impossible to realize with other
materials. To customize architects’ design requirements, VMZINC
developed supporting systems, from traditional standing seam, to flat
lock panel, interlocking panel and cassettes.
Natural Green
Harmonious Versatile
Individual House, Belgium, Stekke & Fraas
Mercat de les Flors, Spain, Willy Müller
Public Library, Spain, EMBT
ZAC Armor office, France, LESCOP
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A recognized sustainable material
LEED SystemThe Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a North-
American system for the environmental evaluation of buildings. It is
the most widely used system in the world and the model on which
most new systems are based.
The Centre for Academic Research (CARE) at the University of Cincin-
nati houses some of the most technically advanced laboratories and
teaching spaces in the United States. This building obtained the LEED
certification gold level.
One of the main environmental characteristics of this building con-
tributed to the award is that 95% of the site waste, including VMZINC
rolled zinc was recovered and made available for recycling.
The Green Star systemThe “Green Star” system is an Australian cer-
tification system intended for architects and
their clients that aims to promote the design
and construction of buildings that respect
the environment. The level of environmental
performance is expressed by the number of
stars awarded.
With its “6 stars”, the Melbourne Exhibition
Centre receives the highest level “Green
Star” certification for environmental design
and construction. It also won first prize in the
“Public Building and Urban Design”category
at the Australian “BPN Sustainability Awards”.
The use of sustainable materials and equip-
ment such as VMZINC solutions for facades
and roof gives credits to the environmental
performance.
In a context of increasing collective awareness of the major climate change issues and the potential contribution of the building industry to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, VMZINC is firmly committed to environ-mental excellence. An eco-design approach has been adopted, aiming to reduce the environmental impacts of each new product or solution that will be put on the market.
As a notable environmentally-friendly product, VMZINC is considered to be a green product contributing to various recognised sustainable building certifications such as LEED in the USA and the Green Star system in Australia.
We illustrate two project examples in which VMZINC products contribute to sustainable development.
ZINC & Living organisms
Zinc is an essential element for all living organisms. Zinc is necessary and indispensable for
human, animal and plant life. Zinc is the 3rd most important metal element for humankind
after magnesium and iron.
ZINC & Energy Consumption
Rolled zinc production requires very little energy. The amount of energy required to pro-
duce zinc from ore is the lowest compared to the energy needed to make other non fer-
rous metals used in building applications (aluminium, copper, stainless steel).
ZINC & Recycling
Zinc is potentially 100% recyclable and 98.3% of old rolled zinc is effectively recycled in
Europe. The success of rolled zinc recycling is due to a very well organised recycling mar-
ket.
ZINC & Durability
Rolled zinc products in building applications have a very long life due to the self-protecting
property of zinc. In Europe, there are numerous examples of zinc roofs renovated after
about 100 years of continuous service.
Centre for Academic Research, U.S., Harley Ellis Devereaux and Studios Architecture
Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Australia, Woods Bagot and NH Architecture
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Pre-weathered QUARTZ-ZINC® and ANTHRA-ZINC® offer two different surface aspects. These are obtained by immers-
ing natural VMZINC in a solution which modifies the crystalline structure of the surface of the metal at a thickness of
approximately one micron. This treatment by phosphatization is a durable chemical conversion of the surface structure
of the metal.
Zinc combines beautifully with other materials. Whether it is used in renovation or new construction, traditional or contemporary designs, zinc is an elegant partner for many building envelope materials, blending with wood, glass, stone and other materials in complete harmony.
In order to ensure that the envelope of your building or renovation project meets your expectations, VMZINC offers a variety of finishes ranging from natural zinc to pre-weathered zinc.
QUARTZ-ZINC® has a quartz-grey appearance, from the start, similar to that of the natural patina normally obtained
after several years of exposure to the atmosphere.
ANTHRA-ZINC® is a dark grey zinc, often used with various materials because its charcoal aspect compliments this
combination.
PIGMENTO® range is based on QUARTZ-ZINC® to which mineral pigments are added, four colours are available. These
colours, with their subtly changing reflections, inspire new ideas and blend perfectly with other materials. The col-
oured finish preserves the natural texture of pre-weathered zinc.
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Exhibition Hall, Spain, Cesar Azcarate
Amphitheater, France, RACHDI - PARENT Architectes
Hotel, France, Jean-Louis Morlet
Office Building, France, PINGAT Architecture
Hospital, France, CRR Architecte
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Key advantages
All shapes of Roofs and Facades: flat, curved,
sphere, conical, domes
• Popular traditional cladding technique • Use for roofs and facades • Offer great design flexibility • Weather proof system • Fast and easy to install
Double Lock - roof system
Single lock - facade system
Area of Application
Standard
Support
• must be rigid and continuous
• minimum pull-out strength of 50 daN for
each clip (fixed and sliding)
• the support must rest on at least 3 bear-
ing elements
Standing Seam Profile
Single Lock Standing Seam
Double Lock Standing Seam
Double Lock Standing Seam for Roof
Single Lock Standing Seam for Facade
* This illustration is for reference only.
* This illustration is for reference only.
Standing Seam
Seam Height 25 or 32 mm
Thickness 0.8 mm
Width 410 - 430 mm
Panel Length Max. 4 m
Seam Height 25 or 32 mm
Thickness 0.7 mm, 0.8 mm
Width 410 - 430 mm
Panel Length Max. 15 m
Pitches Min. pitch 3° (5%)
Fixing
Two types of stainless clips are used:
• Sliding clips
• Fixing clips
VMZINC PLUS is a unique solution that offers a
protective coating on the zinc sheet underside
to protect from possible problem due to lack
of ventilation. The protective coating is a 60
micron thick lacquer and applied to the zinc
underside in the company’s premises. This
solution offers risk free applications to non-
ventilated facades and roofs.
ZINC PLUS
Basic Principles
Cinema, Spain, Garcia de la Torre ArquitectosCollective Housing, France, TETRARC
Kennedy Town Swimming Pool, Hong Kong, TFP Farrells
CFA, France, Jean-Baptiste Robert Collective Housing, France, Atelier A
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Wall cladding and very steep roofs (>60°).
Area of application
Fixing
There are two types of fixing elements:
• On the long side, a galvanised steel fix-
ing clip is used.
• On the short side, a galvanised steel fix-
ing strip is used.
Support
• must be rigid and continuous
• minimum pull-out strength of 50 daN for
each of the fixing systems
• the support must rest on at least 3 bear-
ing elements
Typical Joint
Flat Lock Panel for Facade
* This illustration is for reference only.
Key advantages • Versatile system with a traditional design • Horizontal,vertical and diamond shape • Locked with a single fold on all 4 sides
Flat Lock Panel
VMZINC PLUS is a unique solution that offers a
protective coating on the zinc sheet under-
side to protect from possible problem due to
lack of ventilation. The protective coating is
a 60 micron thick lacquer and applied to the
zinc underside in the company’s premises.
This solution offers risk free applications to
non-ventilated facades and roofs.
ZINC PLUS
Basic Principles
Thickness 0.7 mm, 0.8 mm
Width 100 - 375 mm
Panel Length Max. 3m
Standard
Apartment Building, Spain, Estudio Entresitio
Kindergarten, France, ARTEFACT M. Plantrou
Office Building, Czech, Jan Aulík, Jakub Fiser, Veronik Mullerová
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All flat facades. On vertical walls (slope 90°)
and soffits. Can be used for both exterior and
interior applications.
There are two types of fixings
• hidden fixing
• visible fixing.
Under visible fixing, this fastening is used
in the case of high wind load pressure or in
some flashing areas where fixing has to be
reinforced. The self-tapping screws are fixed
directly inside the joint.
Support
Main structure: reinforced concrete wall or
steel structure.
Substructure: galvanized steel or aluminium
frame.
Interlocking Panel
* This illustration is for reference only.
Key advantages • Horizontal and vertical cladding • Aesthetics of open joint • Simple connection by an interlocking groove making it easy to install
Type 2Type 1
Typical Joint
Interlocking Panel
Basic Principles
Area of application
Thickness 1 mm
Width 200 mm - 300 mm
Panel Length0.5 - 4 m (vertical)0.5 - 6 m (horizontal)
Joint width 5 mm - 20 mm
Standard
Hotel ICON, Hong Kong, Rocco Design Architects
Villa, Spain, Blai Pérez
Carter Residence, New Zealand, Andrew Mirams
Fixing
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Cassettes
Types of panelsThere are three types of panels under cas-
sette system: VMZ Mozaik, honeycomb panel
and composite panel.
Composite PanelComposite with VMZINC is a multilayered
panel made up of two sheets of zinc that are
0.5 mm thick and thermo-glued on either
side of a mineral-rich polyethylene core for
optimum reaction to fire.
* This illustration is for reference only.
Cassettes
Key advantages
Standard
Thickness1 -1.5 mm (VMZ Mozaik)
0.7 - 1 mm (Honeycomb)
0.5 mm(x2) (Composite)
Width Max. 950 mm
Panel Length Max. 4 m
Joint width 5 - 20 mm
Honeycomb PanelHoneycomb with VMZINC is a multilayered
panel made up of a zinc sheet, an aluminium
back sheet and adhesive bonded on either
side of a honeycomb core for extraordinary
flatness.
Support
Main structure: reinforced concrete wall or
steel structure.
Substructure: galvanized steel or aluminium
frame.
Flat facades.
Area of application
VMZ MozaikVMZ Mozaik consists of square and rectangu-
lar modules that are uniquely elegant thanks
to ingenious folds that provide continuity of
joints and make the jointing of these ele-
ments totally invisible.
This guarantees a facade with a streamlined,
structural design.
Technology Institute, Spain, JORNET-PICÓ-VICENT ARQUITECTOS
Apartment, UK, Watkins Gray International
Water Treatment Lab, Hong Kong, ASD
• Excellent flatness • Panels with large dimensions • Exceptional smooth ness and rigidity • Aesthetics of open joint
Basic Principles
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Office building, France. Architect: Bureau Kermarec. VMZINC Standing Seam. PIGMENTO RED.
Office Extension, U.S. Architect: Dean Marchetto. VMZ Flat Lock Panel. PIGMENTO red, PIGMENTO blue, PIGMENTO green.
Lohas Park, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong. Architect: Hsin Yieh. VMZINC Standing Seam. QUARTZ-ZINC
VMZINC Exterior References
Punggol Promenade, Singapore. Architect: Look Architects. VMZ Flat Lock Panel. QUARTZ-ZINC
TIAA MRT Sanchong Station, Taipei, Taiwan. Architect: J.J. Pan and Partners. Composite panel in VMZINC. QUARTZ-ZINC
The Capitol at Lohas Park, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong. Architect: Hsin Yieh Architects. VMZ Standing Seam. QUARTZ-ZINC
Porter House, New York, U.S. Architect: SHoP Architects. VMZ Cassettes. ANTHRA-ZINC.
Kennedy Town Swimming Pool, Hong Kong. Architect: TFP Farrells. VMZ Standing Seam. QUARTZ-ZINC.
Collective Housing, Spain. Architect: Serra i Lopez. VMZ Interlocking panel. Pigmento blue, Pigmento green, Pigmento red
Private House, Sai Kung, Hong Kong. Architect: INARC Design. Honeycomb panel in VMZINC. QUARTZ-ZINC, ANTHRA-ZINC.
Felda Auditorium, Malaysia. Architect: BEP Akitek. VMZ Standing Seam. QUARTZ-ZINC.
Media Intermunicipal, Bonneville, France. Architect: Didier Onde Architectures. VMZ Standing Seam, VMZ Flat Lock Panel. QUARTZ-ZINC, PIGMENTO blue, PIGMENTO green, PIGMENTO red.
Office in University of Cartagena, Spain. Architect: José Manuel Chacon Bulnes VMZ Folded & perforated sheet. QUARTZ-ZINC.
Collective housing, Italy. Architect: STUDIO LPzR.VMZ Interlocking Panel. ANTHRA-ZINC.Church of Mas Peron, Italy. Architect: Studio Arch. Alberto De Biasio. VMZ Standing Seam. QUARTZ-ZINC
St Regis Hotel, Lhasa, Tibet. Architect: Denniston Architects. VMZ Batten Seam. ANTHRA-ZINC.
Earthquake Museum of Taiwan, Wufeng, Taiwan. Architect: Jay W. Chiu (A+B Design Group). VMZ Standing Seam. QUARTZ-ZINC.
Private House at Fudu Park, Singapore. Architect: Look Architects.VMZ Standing Seam. QUARTZ-ZINC.
Albert Tower, Belgium. Architect: YELLOWSTONE - PIERRE JohnVMZ Interlocking Panel. QUARTZ-ZINC
Shaw Fundation Symphony Stage, Singapore. Architect: CPG Consultants. VMZ Standing Seam. QUARTZ-ZINC.
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Hotel ICON, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. Architect: Rocco Design Architects. VMZ Interlocking Panel. PIGMENTO blue.
Aedas Beijing Office. Architect: Aedas. Honeycomb panel in VMZINC. PIGMENTO red.
UA Windsor Cinema, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Architects: AGC Design. Customized System, ANTHRA-ZINC
Office, Manchester, Great Britain. Architect: Reid Architects. VMZ Interlocking Panel. QUARTZ-ZINC
VMZINC Interior References
VMZINC: a noble, timeless material for interior decora-tion. With its contemporary style, streamlined design, sleek aspect and variety of shades, zinc is now an archi-tectural element that can be used to enhance spaces:
• entrance halls in offices, residential buildings,• hotels, • boutiques, • multimedia libraries……
Tianjin Drum Tower Area Renewal, Tianjin. Architect: URBANUS Architecture & Design Inc. VMZ Standing Seam. QUARTZ-ZINC.
Esplanade Theatre, Singapore. Architect: DP Architects. VMZ Standing Seam. QUARTZ-ZINC.
Individual Housing, Wuxi, China. Architect: Jackson Architecture. VMZ Standing Seam. QUARTZ-ZINC.
Church, Wanchai, Hong Kong. Architect: AEDAS. VMZ Standing Seam. QUARTZ-ZINC.
Office Building,Hoboken, Belgium. Architect: Conix, Architects. VMZ Standing Seam. QUARTZ-ZINC.
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